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J. W. Alexander

James Waddel Alexander (1804–1859), American Presbyterian minister and author

James Waddell Alexander II (1888–1971), American mathematician and topologist

John White Alexander (1856–1951), American portrait painter and illustrator


ACLU v. Clapper

The named defendants include Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper, NSA Director Keith B. Alexander, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Attorney General Eric H. Holder, and FBI director James B. Comey.

Annie French Hector, 'Mrs. Alexander'

On the paternal side, she was related to the poet Charles Wolfe and on her mother’s side, to the Shakespearian scholar, Edmund Malone.

Archibald Alexander

His grandson, William C. Alexander (1848–1937), was an executive with the Equitable Life Assurance Society, author, and founder of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

Bruce Alexander

Bruce K. Alexander (born 1939), Canadian psychologist known for research into addiction

Bruce K. Alexander

Alexander and SFU colleagues conducted a series of experiments into drug addiction known as the Rat Park experiments.

Clinton Family Portrait

Clinton Family Portrait is an oil painting on canvas by American artist Larry D. Alexander from Dermott, Arkansas.

David Alexander

David W. Alexander (1812–1887), Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

De Alva S. Alexander

It focused on prominent political leaders such as Grover Cleveland, Thomas C. Platt, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Dermott, Arkansas

The Crawfish Festival has featured many art exhibits over the years, of the works of noted Texas artist Larry D. Alexander, who is a native of Dermott.

Donald G. Alexander

Donald G. Alexander was appointed to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in 1998 by Governor Angus S. King.

He served in Washington, D.C. as an assistant to Maine Senator Edmund S. Muskie and as Legislative Counsel for the National League of Cities.

Edward Alexander

Edward P. Alexander (1907–2003), museum administrator and author from Edmeston, New York

Frank Alexander

Frank S. Alexander, professor of law at the Emory University School of Law

Frank A. Alexander (born 1937), American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer

Gebr. Alexander

This instrument was badly damaged in the crash which killed Brain, but was restored by Paxman of London and is now on display, along with an Alex played by Brain's uncle Alfred Brain, in the Royal Academy of Music museum.

George T. Alexander

Alexander's death sparked Senators and Congressmen to debate the merits of the war again, something that had not been done in months, with Senators such as Dick Durbin making statements on the war.

Hatching

Twenty-first century artist Larry D. Alexander has created and developed a large body of Pen and Ink Drawings using the crosshatching technique since the early 1990s.

J. D. Alexander

JD Alexander (born 1959), Republican member of the Florida Senate

James Waddel Alexander

William C. Alexander (1848-1937), cofounder of Pi Kappa Alpha and secretary of the Equitable Life Assurance Society

His son, James Waddell Alexander, would also later serve as president of the company, while another son, William C. Alexander, served as company secretary.

Joseph W. Alexander

As Secretary, Alexander has primary supervision over the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology.

Larry Alexander

Larry D. Alexander (born 1953), American artist, Christian author and teacher

Lonely Are the Brave

The Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA gave the film a "Golden Reel Award" for "Best Sound Editing" (Waldon O. Watson, Frank H. Wilkinson, James R. Alexander, James Curtis, Arthur B. Smith), in a tie with Mutiny on the Bounty.

Malé B. Alexander

He is also the founder of K.O.O.L (Kids Outreach on Leukemia.

Marc R. Alexander

After completing his seminary studies in the American College of Louvain (Leuven), he was ordained to the presbyterate for the diocese of Honolulu at Saint John Vianney Church in Kailua on October 18, 1985 where he served as a parochial vicar.

Bishop Clarence Silva appointed Father Alexander to the office of vicar general for the Diocese of Honolulu effective February 1, 2006.

In 1998, Bishop Francis DiLorenzo appointed him as pastor of Sacred Heart Church and Maryknoll School in Punahou.

Margaret Alexander

Margaret F. Alexander, British nursing administrator and medical professional

Mark Alexander

Mark J. Alexander (1911–2004), U.S. Army officer and Paratrooper during World War II

Michael Alexander

Michael J. Alexander (born 1941), British professor of English Literature

Minot's Ledge Light

Plans for a new stone edifice were meanwhile drawn up for the Lighthouse Board by Brigadier General Joseph G. Totten; model makers built the proposed new structure in miniature; the same location was decided upon; and Barton S. Alexander, of the United States Engineers, started work on its construction in April 1855.

Natalie Pack

Judges Miss J. Alexander and Fernanda Motta believed that she looked "exhausted" and that "the sparkle was missing" in Pack's photo, despite Pack's insistence that Jay Manuel was complimentary of her photos.

Ralph Miliband

He asked Laski for help in joining the services, and shortly afterwards A. V. Alexander, First Lord of the Admiralty, wrote advising him to "go and see a vice-admiral at the Admiralty, who would fix it up."

Robert A. Alexander

Alexander was sent to study in England, where he earned a degree at Trinity College, Cambridge.

Alexander purchased African-American slaves Ansel Williamson and Edward D. Brown, who were taught the business of breeding and training horses.

Robert Lee Yates

On September 11, 2008, Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerry L. Alexander issued a stay of execution to allow the defense time to file additional appeals.

Rome: Total War: Alexander

Persia: The Persian army of Darius III is made up of a variety of troops, from poorly equipped masses of infantry and archers, to quality cavalry and elite units like the Immortals, as well as mercenaries from Greece and Phrygia.

Skinwalker Ranch

Among those involved were retired Army Colonel John B. Alexander who characterized the NIDSci effort as an attempt to get hard data using a "standard scientific approach".

The Day After Roswell

This time, he was accompanied by Dr. John Alexander who represented that he had gone to Washington D.C. and gone to the National Archives and other records to verify the facts of Corso's public service.

The Ruin

Another version, by Michael Alexander, was set by Nicholas Maw as his piece 'The Ruin' for double eight-part chorus and solo horn.

Theodore Tylor

He tied for first at the 1929/30 Hastings Premier Reserves alongside George Koltanowski ahead of Salo Flohr, Josef Rejfiř, Ludwig Rellstab, C.H.O'D. Alexander, Daniël Noteboom, and Milan Vidmar.

Thomas Kearns

Alexander, Thomas G. Mormonism in Transition. Urbana, Ill.: University of Illinois Press, 1996.

Walter Alexander

Walter G. Alexander (1880–1953), African American physician and politician from New Jersey

Walter G. Alexander

He graduated in 1899 and then attended the Boston College of Physicians and Surgeons (now Tufts University School of Medicine), receiving his M.D. in 1903.

Will Alexander

Will W. Alexander (1884–1956) first president of Dillard University

William C. Alexander

Shortly after leaving the University of Virginia, Alexander was offered a temporary position with The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, where his uncle, William Cowper Alexander, had served as first president.

Woodlawn Vase

"Woodlawn Race Course - Opened in 1859 and drew national attention. Closed after Civil War. R. A. Alexander, noted breeder, was major figure in buying estate for National Racing Association. He contracted with Tiffany's to design Woodlawn Vase in 1860 and first used in 1861 and 1862. It was buried for safety during the Civil War. The Vase is now winner's trophy at the Preakness Stakes, where a replica is given each year."


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